Operations Manager - Metal Mines

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What if your next role could combine operational leadership, environmental protection and some of the most spectacular landscapes in the UK?

Every day, our mine water treatment schemes help protect rivers, wildlife and communities from the legacy impacts of historic mining. We're recruiting an Operations Manager - Metal Mines to help manage a portfolio of mine water treatment schemes that are improving water quality and delivering lasting environmental benefits across England and Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine operational management, environmental stewardship and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with contractors, regulators, technical specialists and project teams to ensure these nationally important assets continue to operate safely, efficiently and effectively, while helping shape the future design and operation of new schemes.

We're looking for people who enjoy solving complex challenges, building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement. You might come from a background in utilities, water, environmental management, engineering, infrastructure, asset management or another operationally focused sector. What matters most is your ability to lead work collaboratively, make sound decisions and deliver positive outcomes.

In this role you'll:

• Manage the operation and maintenance of mine water treatment schemes and associated assets, initially in the Pennines and Lake District, though potentially in other areas in the future.
• Act in the capacity of Service Manager using an NEC4 Term Service Contract.
• Work closely with contractors and partners to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations.
• Support improvement projects and identify opportunities to optimise scheme performance.
• Manage budgets, contracts and operational risks.
• Build trusted relationships with organisations including the Environment Agency, Defra and Natural Resources Wales.
• Help deliver lasting environmental improvements that benefit rivers, communities and ecosystems.

If you're passionate about making a tangible difference to the environment, enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders and want to see the direct impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our organisation and the work we deliver.

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Role location: Based from home

Final date to receive applications: 4th October

Sifting date: 6th October

Interviews: 13th October

(If you are unavailable on these interview date, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)

Security:

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

Make a real difference with flexibility, long‑term security and support for life outside work.

At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.

• Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• Time to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow –…